B1
- noun
- Specialized
- The teacher explained that students at a B1 level can describe their experiences and express opinions on various topics.
Examples
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Language level: Intermediate (B1) -- Upper-intermediate (B2.1)
Blog text (14) -
For the moment, my sights are actually set on reaching conversational level B1 by the two-month point, at November 18th.
Blog text (23) -
Entered the country on a B1 visa.
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Based on the results of this test, all students met the criteria for the B1 level of the Corrective Reading Decoding series.
Academic text (2004) -
B1, C3.
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After studying for several months, I finally achieved a B1 level in Spanish, which allows me to hold basic conversations.
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To travel comfortably in Italy, I aimed to reach a B1 level in Italian before my trip next summer.
Compounds
- Specialized
A B vitamin that helps the body make energy and prevents a disease called beriberi
How Proficient
Surface Forms
Etymology
B1 is a label from the CEFR language levels where the letter B marks the 'independent' user band and the number 1 is the first step, so a B1 learner can manage everyday situations, describe experiences, and give simple explanations.